_Good news to all 2026 WASSCE Candidates_
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially moved the start of its full Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination format from 2026 to 2027.*
This means:
2026 May/June WASSCE will be a pilot phase
Students can choose CBT or paper & pen format.
No candidate will be disadvantaged in any way.
The announcement was made by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Chairman of the Nigeria National Committee (NNC) of WAEC, during the 63rd Annual NNC Meeting in Umuahia, Abia State.
WAEC confirmed:
Training of students on tablet-based essay writing is ongoing.
No restriction on subject combinations under the new curriculum.
Uploading of CASS has been extended to support students taking newly approved subjects.
2024 WASSCE Top Performers Honoured
WAEC celebrated exceptional students nationwide:
Ajisafe Qoreebullah Olamilekan – Overall Best
• A1 in 8 subjects
• Score: 580.8535
• School: Eemaan Foundation College, Osogbo
• Now studying Medicine & Surgery, FUHSI, Osun State
Onovo Joan Eberechukwu – 2nd Overall Best
• Now in UNILAG studying Medicine & Surgery
Mbah Chibukem Mac-Donald – 3rd Overall Best
• Now in Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) studying Medicine & Surgery
All top three came from private schools.
Special Awards (Visually Impaired Category)
• Ugwu Christian Chiemerie – Now studying Law, UNN
• Abiodun Taye Olubunmi – Now studying Guidance & Counselling, UNILORIN
*Government & WAEC Remarks*
Abia State Governor (represented) praised WAEC for maintaining credible examinations and introducing measures to curb malpractice.
WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, emphasized the importance of excellence and encouraged students to keep striving.
